"Moses" by Michelangelo
"Moses" is a sculpture made by Michelangelo in 1513- 1545 A.D. (Honour & Fleming, 2002). This sculpture is made of marble; it is 92.5 inches high; and it is housed at San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome (Honour & Fleming, 2002). It was a sculpture for the Tomb of Julius II. (Honour & Fleming, 2002).
The style which Michelangelo used for this work of art, "Moses", is bold contours symbolizing strength, adherence to true physical appearance of the human form, sculptural perfection, illustration of drapery of the clothing; a stance of energy; and a facial expression of authority (Honour & Fleming, 2002). Moses is a famous Biblical figure who led the Israelites out of slavery from the Egyptians in an amazing event where Moses, through God's power, parted the Red Sea. According to the Bible, Moses heard God's voice, out of a burning bush on Mt. Sinai, telling Moses that he must lead the Israelistes out of bondage from the Egyptians. Moses also delivered the Ten Commandments, that Moses got from God on Mt. Sinai, to the Israelites.
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